Business Details
Expert Dressmaking & Alteration Services in Whitley Bay
Established over four decades ago, our family-run business has built a reputation for excellence in dressmaking and garment alterations. We specialise in providing tailored solutions for clothing, curtains, and leather goods, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. Our team prides itself on delivering high-quality, nearly invisible repairs, including button and zip replacements. Customers can bring their own materials for made-to-measure garments or explore our curated selection of ladies' casual and evening wear. With a focus on precision and customer satisfaction, we ensure every alteration meets exacting standards.Our expertise extends to curtain alterations and bespoke dressmaking, supported by a commitment to using premium materials. We operate from our Whitley Bay premises, offering a personal service that prioritises attention to detail. Regular clients appreciate our ability to transform garments while maintaining their original integrity. As a trusted local business, we remain dedicated to preserving the art of tailoring for future generations.
Services
Clothing alterations
Dressmaking
Curtain alterations
Leather repairs
Zip replacements
Made-to-measure garments
Button replacements
Wedding dress tailoring
Trousers adjustments
Jacket alterations
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in dressmaking and tailoring.
- Our family-run business prioritises individual customer needs.
- Repairs are nearly always 'invisible' with precise craftsmanship.
- We provide made-to-measure garments using premium materials.
- Our service includes curtain alterations and leather goods repairs.
Services
Clothing alterations
We offer precise adjustments for trousers, skirts, and jackets, including hemming, tapering, and waist modifications. Our expertise ensures garments fit perfectly while maintaining their original design integrity. Clients benefit from durable, discreet repairs that extend the lifespan of their clothing.
Dressmaking
Create custom garments from your chosen fabric, including dresses, skirts, and jackets. Our team translates your vision into high-quality, tailored pieces. Ideal for special occasions or unique wardrobe additions requiring expert craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Curtain alterations
Adjust existing curtains for length or fit, or have new ones made to your specifications. We ensure precise hemming and seam finishes that enhance room aesthetics. Our service preserves fabric quality while achieving perfect proportions for windows.
Leather repairs
Specialist restoration for leather garments and accessories, including seam reinforcement and panel replacement. We maintain material texture and colour consistency during repairs. This service preserves the longevity and appearance of valuable leather items.
Made-to-measure garments
Transform your fabric choices into perfectly fitted clothing using traditional tailoring methods. Ideal for creating unique pieces with exacting attention to proportions and style details. Ensures a flawless fit that ready-to-wear options cannot match.
Questions
What alterations can you perform on trousers?
We handle hemming, waist adjustments, tapering, and pocket repairs for trousers using durable, discreet techniques.
Do you make bespoke dresses from customer-supplied fabric?
Yes, we create made-to-measure dresses and garments from materials you provide, tailored to your exact specifications.
Can you repair leather jackets?
Our specialists perform leather repairs including seam reinforcement, panel replacement, and zip installations while preserving material integrity.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm, closed Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday.
Do you alter curtains?
Yes, we adjust existing curtains for length or fit and can create new ones to your exact window dimensions.
Reviews (2)
Syeda Ahmed
Jun 21, 2017
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Rubbish service would never go back. Plus the prices for alteration is unbelievable. I could buy a new dress for the price they quote.
Angela O'Donnell
Jun 13, 2015
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Poor workmanship, extortionate priced which they don't give you until after they do the work so no choice but to pay. Dreadfull staff would never use the service again.
